- Fausto Gresini
Fausto Gresini (born
January 23 ,1961 ) is an Italian former Grand Prixmotorcycle road racing World Champion. He is currently team manager for the Gresini Honda MotoGP team.Gresini was born at
Imola . He began racing in 1978 at the age of 17 on a Minarelli 50 in Italy, and in 1983 he joined the Grand Prix circuit with the Garelli team.During his riding career, Gresini won two World Championship titles in the 125cc class in 1985 and 1987. He was vice-champion in the 125cc class in 1986 aboard a Garelli and in 1991 and 1992 with
Honda . He accumulated 21 victories and raced in 132 Grand Prix with 15 second places and 11 third places. He is tied withÁngel Nieto for the record of 11 consecutive victories in the 125 class, accomplished across 1986 and 1987. He holds the record of the most 125cc victories in one season with ten in 1987 - he crashed in the final race but won all others.Gresini currently manages the Gresini Honda MotoGP team with riders
Alex de Angelis andShinya Nakano .Motorcycle Grand Prix Results
ee also
Gresini Racing References
* [http://www.motogp.com/en/motogp/motogp_riders.htm?menu=riders&rider_id=475&from=archive MotoGP]
External links
* [http://www.gresiniracing.com/Team/gresini.asp?LN=UK&IDFolder=233 Bio at Gresini Racing]
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